Eleanor Potter

Eleanor Potter is an experienced professional in the field of green infrastructure, nature, and biodiversity, currently serving as Principal Policy & Programmes Officer at the Greater London Authority since January 2024. Previously, Eleanor worked as Senior Policy Manager at the National Lottery Heritage Fund, where responsibilities included shaping and embedding land and nature policies and overseeing significant grant funding initiatives. Additionally, Eleanor held the position of Senior Investment Manager for the Future Parks Accelerator at the National Trust, leading national greenspace innovation efforts. Earlier roles included Senior Grants Officer at the National Lottery Heritage Fund and Clissold Park Manager for the London Borough of Hackney, managing one of Hackney's flagship parks. Eleanor's educational background includes a Master of Science in Sustainable Cities from King's College London and a Bachelor of Science in Human & Physical Geography from the University of Reading.